Foundation Lecturer

Foundation Lecturer (Life Skills & Independence Specialist) Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only Start Date: 2nd of November 2026 Hours: Full-Time Salary: £30-£35 per hour via Umbrella, paid weekly Are you an inspiring educator driven by the belief that every learner deserves an equitable pathway to independence? We are seeking a Foundation Lecturer to join a vibrant further education community, leading on the delivery of vital Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood curricula.

In this role, you will be the architect of your students' personal growth. Teaching across Foundation and Supported Learning provisions, you will deliver engaging, practical learning experiences designed to build real-world confidence, self-advocacy, and essential life skills for young people with diverse learning needs.

Benefits

Ongoing Contract Stability: Secure a full-time, ongoing placement for the academic year with a high-performing department.

State-of-the-Art Environment: Work within a renowned specialist campus equipped with outstanding practical learning environments.

Transformative Impact: Focus on outcome-led teaching that directly shapes students' independence, community inclusion, and future aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery: Design and teach high-impact, practical lessons focused on Life Skills, community access, personal safety, and Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes.

Bespoke Planning: Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet individual EHCP targets, creating a structured, highly differentiated classroom environment.

Promoting Autonomy: Empower students to develop everyday functional skills, decision-making abilities, and self-care strategies.

Progress Assessment: Track, record, and evaluate student milestones, contributing detailed progress evidence to annual EHCP reviews.

Team Collaboration: Direct and coordinate classroom Learning Support Assistants to ensure a safe, cohesive, and supportive learning experience.

Requirements

A recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education (e.g., QTS, DET, PGCE, or equivalent) alongside GCSEs in Maths and English.

Proven experience delivering Foundation Learning, Life Skills, or SEN programmes within a Further Education or specialist secondary setting.

Strong understanding of Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) frameworks and the SEND Code of Practice.

Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS check.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

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